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dongyong_jeon
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May 17, 2019
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Microsoft print to PDF vs Adobe PDF

  • May 17, 2019
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한글과컴퓨터 2007을 사용하고 있는데요.

확장자명 *.HWP파일에 대한 출력시 성과물 완성에 대한 속도차이가 있어 문의 드립니다.

작성자료에 대한 출력시

[Adobe PDF]로의 출력보다 [Microsoft Print to PDF] 출력 속도가 배 이상 빠른 것 같은데요.

어떻게 하면 [Adobe PDF]로 출력해도 빠른 속도를 얻을 수 있을 까요?

PC사양

Win 10 Pro 64bit

Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 설치

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    Correct answer Dov Isaacs

    It is indeed possible that the Microsoft PDF printer is “faster” at least with some applications because it directly translates XPS to PDF. If you have a more traditional Windows application that outputs GDI to the driver, there is an additional step in the Microsoft PDF printer that converts GDI to XPS before the driver converts XPS to PDF.

    On the other hand, the Adobe PDF printer driver generates PostScript from GDI (or accepts “pass-through” PostScript from PostScript-centric applications) and sends that PostScript to the Acrobat Distiller for conversion of PostScript to PDF. That extra step make take a bit extra time, but considering the “issues” that the Microsoft PDF printer has, that extra time is very well worth it.

    Some of the limitations of the Microsoft PDF printer:

    • Problems handling embedding of anything other than TrueType fonts (forget about Type 1 or OpenType CFF fonts).
    • All output is DeviceRGB. No capability to convert R=G=B to grayscale or support of CMYK passthrough.

    • No option for image handling in terms of downsampling and compression types.

    So, if speedy junk is your game, go with what Microsoft provides.

              - Dov

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    Dov Isaacs
    Dov IsaacsCorrect answer
    Legend
    May 17, 2019

    It is indeed possible that the Microsoft PDF printer is “faster” at least with some applications because it directly translates XPS to PDF. If you have a more traditional Windows application that outputs GDI to the driver, there is an additional step in the Microsoft PDF printer that converts GDI to XPS before the driver converts XPS to PDF.

    On the other hand, the Adobe PDF printer driver generates PostScript from GDI (or accepts “pass-through” PostScript from PostScript-centric applications) and sends that PostScript to the Acrobat Distiller for conversion of PostScript to PDF. That extra step make take a bit extra time, but considering the “issues” that the Microsoft PDF printer has, that extra time is very well worth it.

    Some of the limitations of the Microsoft PDF printer:

    • Problems handling embedding of anything other than TrueType fonts (forget about Type 1 or OpenType CFF fonts).
    • All output is DeviceRGB. No capability to convert R=G=B to grayscale or support of CMYK passthrough.

    • No option for image handling in terms of downsampling and compression types.

    So, if speedy junk is your game, go with what Microsoft provides.

              - Dov

    - Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
      gary_sc
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      gary_scCommunity Expert
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      May 17, 2019

      Hi Dongyong_Jean,

      I think to answer you best, would you want to live in a house made of bricks with no cement at all or a house made of cement and rebar, and is made earthquake proof, and have plumbing, and electricity? Admittedly it might take one week for the brick house to be made while the house that's made safe with plumbing and electricity and all might take a month or two.

      My point is that Microsoft's PDF is literally not as good as Acrobat's PDF. Same goes for Apple's PDF, not as good as Acrobat's PDF.

      So, does the speed of creation make a difference? Only if you want it to function properly 100% of the time. If it doesn't make a difference, use the MS-PDF and save yourself some time.

      I hope that helps.

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